ESPN recently revealed that the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise point guard has signed a 4-year, $114.3 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks after paying the Cleveland Cavaliers $12.4 million to authorize his departure after he reportedly declined a $72.7 million, three-year contract deal to join the Indiana Pacers because of…
As of May 27, 2025, there is no credible information or reports from reputable sources such as ESPN, NBA.com, or AP News confirming that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise point guard has signed a 4-year, $114.3 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks after paying the Cavaliers $12.4 million to authorize his departure. Additionally, there are no reports indicating that he declined a $72.7 million, three-year contract offer from the Indiana Pacers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ current franchise point guard is Donovan Mitchell, who has been with the team since 2022. In July 2024, Mitchell agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cavaliers, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season. This extension includes a $54 million player option for the 2027-28 season, allowing Mitchell to opt out and potentially sign a five-year, $380 million contract in 2027 once he achieves 10 years of service time in the league .
There have been no reports of Mitchell being involved in any transactions with the Dallas Mavericks or the Indiana Pacers. In fact, he has reaffirmed his commitment to the Cavaliers through social media posts and public statements. For example, after signing his extension, Mitchell posted a video from the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” in which Leonardo DiCaprio’s character declares, “I’m not leaving,” and later shared a video on Instagram discussing his decision to stay in
